"A free bird will tear through any obstacle in its path!"
The ten massive hands of the Ten Tails crashed down, only to be severed one after another. Obito and Madara, realizing the force being exerted against them, had no choice but to abandon the Ten Tails and retreat.
From the command center, Nara Shikaku shouted with excitement, "We did it! We forced them back!"
Naruto turned around and called out, "First Hokage-sama!"
Hashirama Senju nodded. "Leave it to me! Sage Art: Shinsu Senju – Myojinmon!"
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Massive red torii gates came crashing down from the sky, one after another, sealing the enormous hands of the Ten Tails in place with sheer gravity and power.
"It's not over yet!" Hashirama exclaimed, switching hand seals midair. "Head Seal!"
With a deafening crash, a gigantic torii gate slammed down directly onto the Ten Tails' head, pinning it to the ground like a divine judgment.
Yamanaka Inoichi gasped in awe, "Incredible… the Ten Tails is completely restrained now!"
Hashirama sat in a lotus position, maintaining the suppression, while Tobirama Senju stood beside his elder brother.
"Naruto," Tobirama said sternly, "my brother and I will maintain the seal on the Ten Tails. You lead the other forces and deal with Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Obito!"
"Got it!" Naruto responded firmly.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, tightened his grip on the adamantine staff and said, "Even though I'm of the same generation as Lord Hashirama, I can't show mercy. Minato, cover me. Let's take them down together."
Minato Namikaze nodded. "Understood, Lord Third."
Jiraiya stretched out his arms, rolling his shoulders with a grin. He grabbed Orochimaru by the collar and dragged him beside Tsunade. "Tsunade, it's been a while since we fought together."
Tsunade gave him a brief glance, then looked at Orochimaru and smirked slightly.
Orochimaru frowned. "Jiraiya… must you always drag me into your theatrics?"
Jiraiya chuckled. "Come on, don't you miss the feeling? It's been too long."
Orochimaru scoffed but cracked his neck and stretched his arms. "Then let's relive the bond of our long-lost comradeship."
Meanwhile, with Naruto's Nine Tails chakra aiding him, Sasuke's recovery accelerated. The transplant of Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan had been completed successfully.
Peeling off the bandage, Shisui glanced at Itachi. "Use genjutsu on him."
Itachi paused, hesitant. He knew what Shisui meant—but it felt brutal. Shisui sighed. "You really are the doting older brother… fine, I'll do it."
He looked directly at Sasuke. "Sasuke, look at me."
As Sasuke turned his eyes toward him, Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan activated.
"Mangekyō Genjutsu: Kotoamatsukami!"
Within moments, Sasuke was forced to relive the massacre of the Uchiha Clan—over and over again. He watched Itachi kill their parents again and again, each memory more vivid and agonizing than the last. The pain became unbearable.
"AAAAH!"
Sasuke screamed, falling to his knees, clutching his eyes. His Mangekyō Sharingan reawakened—pulsing with hatred and anguish.
Itachi rushed to his side. "Sasuke! Are you alright?! Shisui, that was too far!"
Shisui's expression remained cold. "We're in the middle of a war. The shinobi world needs his power now. You've endured this pain for years—he only saw it fifty times. For him, this is necessary growth."
Naruto sensed Sasuke's distress and quietly channeled his chakra into Sasuke's body, gently healing his damaged system.
Sasuke noticed it. He looked toward Naruto, who still faced forward.
Sakura rushed over. "Sasuke! Let me treat you!"
She placed her hands on his body, focusing her chakra to speed up his recovery.
On the battlefield, Madara and Obito stood before the Allied Shinobi Forces.
Obito sneered. "Naruto… do you think losing the Ten Tails means I've lost my power?"
Naruto stepped forward. "Try me."
Madara smirked. "Katon: Gōka Mekkyaku!" (Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame)
Obito added his own jutsu. "Katon: Ryūen Hōka no Jutsu!" (Fire Style: Dragon Flame Roar Dance)
A massive inferno swept across the battlefield.
Terumi Mei dashed to the frontlines. "All Kirigakure shinobi, assist me!"
"Suiton: Suijinchū!" (Water Style: Water Formation Wall)
A colossal water wall, amplified by the Mizukage's chakra, surged upward and blocked the flames.
As the fire and water collided, thick white steam flooded the battlefield.
The Hyūga Clan took position, Byakugan fully activated, and the sensory ninja scanned the area.
"Everyone, be careful!" Neji yelled. "They're attacking again!"
Madara activated his Susano'o, conjuring four chakra chakrams. Obito used Kamui to summon enormous kunai from his personal dimension, launching them en masse.
"Damn it, we're the only ones who can see clearly!" Neji shouted. "Everyone, group up around the Hyūga! We'll guide your defenses!"
Naruto clapped his hands together. The chakra he had distributed among the army surged, manifesting into massive arms made of pure chakra. They intercepted Madara's and Obito's attacks midair.
The Five Kage moved to the front lines.
Minato, Hiruzen, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Might Guy, Kakashi—all took frontline positions, prepared to deflect any missed attacks.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
Despite the confusion caused by the fog, Naruto's chakra protected those behind the vanguard.
"Saved!"
"It's Naruto's chakra…"
"Yeah… he's shielding us all."
Behind them, Sasuke stood tall once more, sword drawn.
Itachi asked, "Sasuke… what are you thinking?"
Sasuke narrowed his eyes through the mist. "First, I'll deal with the ones who deceived me. What happens after the war—we'll figure that out later."
Shisui gave a small smile. He understood—Sasuke had chosen a path forward.
After all, Itachi was Sasuke's only remaining family. And Naruto… was his friend, his bond.
Family and camaraderie had softened Sasuke's heart—a heart once hardened by vengeance.
Shisui patted Itachi's shoulder. "Then let's fight side by side. After the war, we'll deal with the rest."
Sakura watched Sasuke from behind, her heart aching with quiet gratitude toward Naruto. It felt… like things were returning to how they used to be.
But the reprieve was short-lived.
Obito and Madara, cloaked in mist, infiltrated the Allied Forces from behind.
Screams erupted.
"They're here!"
Madara and Obito had bypassed the vanguard and were now deep behind enemy lines.
The Fourth Raikage roared in fury, activating full Lightning Release Armor and triggering advanced cellular regeneration.
"You bastards dare come for my comrades?! You want a fight? You've got it!"
With that, he charged straight toward them.
Obito phased through incoming attacks using Kamui, vanished into his dimension, and reappeared behind Naruto.
"I must say… you're surprisingly alert."
Naruto spun and stepped back. "You think that cheap trick will work against me?"
Obito grinned wickedly. "You know what your real weakness is, Naruto?"
Naruto's brow furrowed.
Obito's eyes glinted. "It's not about your power… it's your heart. These shinobi behind you—they're your weakness."
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